San Diego State University
Systems Administrator IV
San Diego, San Diego County · Full-time
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $93,288 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Network and Computer Systems Administrators" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- San Diego State University is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator IV to provide senior technical leadership for the enterprise infrastructure that powers the university's academic, research, and business operations.
- In this role, you'll also guide and mentor other systems administrators while helping shape infrastructure solutions and improvements across SDSU.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, configuration, and optimization of complex enterprise systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Maintain enterprise servers and infrastructure, including system configuration, patching, upgrades, monitoring, backup, and recovery.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex production and infrastructure issues.
- Maintain configuration standards and technical documentation for enterprise systems.
- Implement security controls, patches, access management, and monitoring to protect university systems and data.
- Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for critical infrastructure.
- Lead complex infrastructure projects from technical design through implementation and validation.
- Provide lead work direction, training, and mentorship to systems administration staff.
- Collaborate with technical teams, campus stakeholders, and vendors on infrastructure initiatives and system enhancements.
Requirements
- Experience in the following areas is especially important:
- Grow the team - Share your expertise through technical leadership, mentorship, and the development of stronger infrastructure practices.
Nice to have
- Relevant certification(s) in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, or architecture from Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA, Red Hat, Linux Professional Institute, or a comparable provider.
- Licenses/Certifications Required
- Valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- This position requires successful completion of a State of California Department of Justice background check due to responsibilities supporting police department servers and accessing sensitive law enforcement systems.
- Enterprise server infrastructure and administration
- Enterprise directory services
- Cloud infrastructure and services
- Windows and/or Linux server environments
Compensation
- Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the CSUEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- $8,231-$11,990 per month (Step 1-Step 20).
- Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation.
Benefits
- Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department's budget and equity guidelines.
- Full Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
- Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
- Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.
- At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
- We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
- This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
Company info
- What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced systems professional who enjoys designing infrastructure, solving challenging technical problems, and helping other engineers grow.
- As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation.
- Principles of Community At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities.
- What We're Looking For
- We're looking for an experienced systems professional who enjoys designing infrastructure, solving challenging technical problems, and helping other engineers grow.
Equal opportunity
- Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
- equal opportunity for all in education and employment.
Visa & Work Authorization
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This listing is sourced directly from San Diego State University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.